In an unexpected development, authorities have confirmed that the mother of a seven-year-old girl, Cwecwe, who was allegedly sexually abused at her school in the Eastern Cape, was involved in a car accident.
CWECWE’S MOTHER INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT
According to the police, the car accident happened on 2 April when she was on her way to meet the police.
Police spokeswoman Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said, “The young girl’s mother was involved in a car accident on her way to meet Major General Mmantsheke Lekhele.
“Fortunately, she was unharmed, and necessary support was provided to her by Health and Wellness team employees. She is in good health and is currently meeting with Major-General Lekhele.”
News of the accident has since divided netizens, with several celebrities, including Dineo Ranaka, sharing their thoughts.
Cwecwe was allegedly sexually abused at Bergview Primary College in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape in 2024.
Her mother blew the whistle on the alleged rape, which has since gained national attention with several political parties, celebritiesand action groups weighing into the case.
FIKILE MBALULA TAKES A SWIPE AT AFRIFORUM
Recently, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula lashed out against AfriForum after the lobby group decided to represent one of the suspects.
A school principal who is said to be one of the suspects is being represented by the lobby group in the alleged rape case of a seven-year-old student in October 2024.
Mbalula allegedly accused AfriForum of protecting suspects instead of protecting the victim.
“We are outraged and deeply saddened by the brutal violation of a seven-year-old child in Matatiele,” Mbalula exclaimed.
“It is a moral indictment of our society that predators still find refuge in institutions meant to safeguard children.
“More disgraceful is the involvement of organisations like AfriForum, who shield suspects rather than stand for justice,” he added.
AFRIFORUM DENIES ALLEGED MOTIVES FOR INVOLVEMENT
However, AfriForum has since downplayed the allegations that the group aims to defend the suspect in this crime.
According to reports AfriForum spokesperson Barry Bateman has it that the principal is allegedly not a suspect in the alleged rape case.
Bateman revealed that authorities have not regarded the principal as a suspect.
“It is the unit’s understanding that he had no contact with the victim before the offence being committed nor is there any evidence that the offence took place on school grounds,” Bateman explained.
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